Israeli ‘Phosphorus Munitions Misidentified as Cluster Munitions’

It appears, from information gathered by Political Minefields from knowledgeable sources, that earlier reports by Haaretz and UNOCHA that Israel was using cluster munitions in Gaza were based on an incorrect identification of photographs that actually probably depicted phosphorus munitions. White phosphorus, when used in civilian areas, or as an anti-personnel weapon is illegal under international law as it causes deep burn wounds. Israel has denied using phosphorus but evidence has been described in both the Times (London) and The Guardian.